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Open Economies - African Internet Use Report from Arthur D. Little [Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] African Internet Use Report from Arthur D. Little
As for local languages, programs and initiatives do exist in the United Nations and other sources. Another possibility is to solicit translation and interpretation assistance from current or former residents of the local area who have training in the design and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) “and” expertise in the local language and a common language of the Internet. The solicitation and giving of language assistance could occur in an open source forum. It’s a way to give back to one’s local area. Also, the creation of the sophisticated information should incorporate languages and culture to make them more adaptable for end users. See the example of the oral traditions and communications in Africa referenced in an earlier discussion. Cheryl Brown University of North Carolina at Charlotte cbrown@email.uncc.edu -----Original Message----- From: Diane Cabell To: openeconomies@eon.law.harvard.edu Sent: 7/6/01 3:41 PM Subject: African Internet Use Report from Arthur D. Little "Report backs voice portals to boost African Internet use (Total Telecom) Drawing on the oral communication traditions of Africa could present the developed world with its best opportunity to help poor countries make the most of the Internet, according to a paper issued by consultancy firm Arthur D. Little." http://www.totaltele.com/vprint.asp?txtID=41566 News item from "QuickLinks," a free electronic newsletter from the EU edited by Richard Swetenham. http://www.qlinks.net/quicklinks/latest.htm Diane Cabell Harvard Law School _______________________________________________ Openeconomies mailing list Openeconomies@eon.law.harvard.edu http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/openeconomies
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